Money Ritual Pandemic In Nigeria And The Way Out
Ritual killing in Nigeria, West Africa, has reached an alarming crescendo. A few days ago, January 31, 2022, three boys and a twenty-year-old boy were paraded by the Nigerian Police Force in Ogun State for allegedly killing a teenage girl named Sofiat for ritual purposes. In another gory development before the Ogun incidence, between […]
Bad Leadership: A Pandemic In Africa
For a continent blessed with great riches, Africa seems to have continued its speedy regression. The African region is blessed with great natural resources; from crude oil in Nigeria to large diamond deposit in Angola and Botswana to gold in South Africa to Nickel and Uranium in Burundi to Iron Ore in Mauritania, not forgetting […]
My Quick Eleven Suggestions for Succeeding Beyond the Pandemic
As Nigeria commemorates her diamond jubilee anniversary of its independence, this year’s celebration should be a little bit different from the previous ones. Instead of the commemoration being a cause for celebration, it should be a period for a re-evaluation of strategies for success beyond the pandemic. With the Nation experiencing the ‘heptilema (seven and […]
Fact Check: Has Petrol Subsidy Really Been Removed?
Nigeria was thrown into a mild fit on Wednesday, September 2, when the Federal Government announced that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, was increased from N145 to N151.56 per litre with effect from September 2, 2020. Background: This development was communicated in an internal memo released by the Pipeline and Product Marketing […]
Most Important Lessons From The Covid-19 Pandemic
‘Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it’, so does the popular saying go. Learning from experience is crucial, both for effective emergency response and to build for the future. The coronavirus pandemic which as of press time has infected over 18m people worldwide and led to the death of […]
Analysis: Easing The COVID-19 National Lockdown
The chairman of the Presidential task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, on behalf of the Federal Government, yesterday announced additional plans for relaxing the lockdown which has been in effect since March 19th & 23rd when schools and airports were shut respectively. While this announcement cannot be considered as a full suspension of the restrictions placed on […]
How To Prepare Your Workplace And Workforce In The Post-COVID-19 Era
As companies return to work due to lockdown ease, people will need some time to adjust to the lifestyle changes that came with the COVID-19 pandemic. Transitioning from remote to office work may be scary and awkward for many. This is why employers need to make the workplace more conducive by making changes to policies, […]
Ndidi Set For EPL Return
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has stated that he is geared up for the return of the 2019/2020 English Premier League season, insisting that despite the lockdown, himself and his teammates are in good physical shape to continue from where they paused. It will be recalled that the league […]
Corona Virus: Finance Minister Reveals $1.5 Billion World Bank Proposal To Affected States
Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, has disclosed that global financial institution, the World Bank has presented Nigeria with a proposal of $1.5 billion dollars for states greatly affected by the corona virus pandemic. The proposal is in a bid to curb the economic effects that will follow once the pandemic is over or nearing its […]
How to Engage in Domestic Tourism During This Pandemic
As we expect the ease of lockdown within the country, the term domestic tourism has become recurrent. Domestic tourism is when residents of a country travel for leisure within their country. You don’t have to travel out of the country to be a tourist; that’s just international tourism. And with the interstate border lockdown, it is becoming clear […]
Business Growth Tips: How to Survive Tough Times
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on businesses across Nigeria. Revenues have plunged. Many are scaling back operations. Some have laid-off staff. A significant number are maintaining their employees on a fraction of their usual salaries. If you’re a business person, chances are you’ve been hit in some way. Read more about Business Growth […]
Flattening The COVID-19 Curve In Nigeria Is Not Rocket Science
The commercial city of Lagos returned to its usual bustle on Monday, May 4, after the lockdown was relaxed by President Muhammadu Buhari. The nation’s capital city, Abuja, also followed suit with activities resuming in the Federal Capital Territory after approximately a month of lockdown. Read more about Covid- 19 The first look of the […]
The CBN has Prohibited Banks from Laying-Off their Workers
The Central Bank of Nigeria and the Bankers’ Committee have agreed to halt the retrenchment of bank staff in the country. The decision applies to both part-time and full-time workers. This was disclosed in a press release issued by Isaac Okoroafor, the CBN’s Director of Corporate Communications, on Sunday. Read more about Coronavirus According to […]
The Implications Of Racking Up More Government Debt In A Time Of Crisis
As the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic has sent Nigeria’s economy into dire straits, the government has once again found itself running to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for loans tagged as Emergency Funds.  Details available as of press time reveals that the IMF loan is a $3.4 billion facility with a 5 year tenor […]
Coronavirus: AFN Set To Host Marathon Races After Pandemic
 Renowned Nigerian sports philanthropist and Athletics Federation of Nigeria board member, Ahmed Isa Kaita, has stated that once the corona virus pandemic is over, the federation would organize marathon races in Abuja, Katsina, and other parts of Nigeria. Kaita who succeeded Solomon Ogba in the AFN board after the latter resigned went further to […]
Social Media Accounts To Follow: 5 Resourceful Individuals To Follow During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increasing need for direction among many individuals. This need stems from the implications of the pandemic on the global economy and various industries around the world. Many are becoming cognizant of the importance of learning how to adapt to these changes and prepare for […]